Limestone, ME

Maine

Limestone is a small town in Maine with a population of 1,120. Residents earn $39,667 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,120 Population 423/sq mi density
$39,667 Median Income $30,185 per capita
$91,500 Home Value $108,170 Zillow
$580 Median Rent
39°F Avg Temperature
178 Violent Crime/100K 713 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,667 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, $580/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K (53% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,667
47% lower than US avg
Home Value $91,500
68% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 178/100K
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $580
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Limestone Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,120
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,667
Per Capita$30,185
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$3,670M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,500
Rent$580
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$108,170

Crime

F
Violent178/100K
Property713/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary134/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation614 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+90.7%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Is Limestone a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Limestone receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Limestone offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Limestone is $39,667, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Limestone is $91,500, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Limestone is below the national average at 178 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 713 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Limestone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Limestone has a population of 1,120 with a density of 423 people per square mile. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%), with 6.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Black.

Population

1,120
Total Population
423
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.5%
Female 56.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Limestone vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.2%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.8%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Limestone vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Limestone is $39,667, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Limestone vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,667
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,185
Avg Weekly Wage$984
IRS Avg AGI$56,858

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,396
County GDP$3,670M

Business (County)

Restaurants145
Healthcare228
Retail314
Manufacturing75

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,828
9% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Limestone is $91,500, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $580 (50% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $108,170.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,500
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$108,170

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$580
50% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedrooms$1,497
3 Bedrooms$1,951
4 Bedrooms$2,190

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,828
9% above US avg
Effective Rate4.18%
In Limestone, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.1% report depression. 29.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Limestone vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
26% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure34.6%
Asthma13.8%
COPD8.6%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity29.3%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress15.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate78.2%
Premature Death10,576/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access56.2%
Healthcare Facilities228
Limestone has a violent crime rate of 178 per 100,000 residents, 53% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 713 per 100,000 (64% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Limestone vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent178.2/100K
53% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape178.2/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property712.7/100K
64% below US avg
Burglary133.6/100K
Theft534.5/100K
Vehicle Theft44.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Limestone has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density423/sq mi
Coordinates46.9112°N, 67.8308°W
County FIPS23003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 36.2%

Winner: Republican by 26.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+90.7%
School Test Score5.64
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density423/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities228
Restaurants145
Retail Stores314

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Work from Home5.4%

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